Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

NORMAN ROAD, SN2 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN ROAD, SN2 1AX.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN2 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SN2 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN2 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Norman Road, 0.5km from Gorse Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward and the North Swindon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00078417 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1AX. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.2%
Asian / British Asian31.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

32 sales · Mean £ 207,929

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

5 sales · Mean £ 226,200

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SN2 1AX has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences124
Anti-social behaviour65
Public order33
Vehicle crime28
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.3 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.9 km
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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Shinepinehurst1.0 km
  • Cocina Del Diablo0.3 km
  • Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.3 km
  • Little Grazey0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • AAA Shop Ltd0.6 km
  • Liquor World0.8 km
  • Raja Halal Meat And Seafoods1.0 km
  • Swindon Children's Scrapstore0.8 km
  • Mbros Superstore0.2 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.8 km
  • New Century Club0.3 km
  • The Swiss Chalet0.4 km
  • The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.9 km
  • The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.1 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Bindi's0.2 km
  • Diamond Kebab House0.2 km
  • Dilkush0.2 km
  • Eat Well0.2 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Barnabas Church0.1 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.1 km
  • Norman Road0.2 km
  • Norman Road0.2 km
  • Gorse Hill North0.2 km